Your new company Hays Education are working in partnership with a well-established and ambitious secondary school in North London to recruit an experienced Head of MFL. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed Languages department within a school that values academic excellence, inclusivity, and high-quality teaching and learning. Your new role As Head of MFL, you will lead the delivery of French and Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to oversee and develop Key Stage 5 provision. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of the department, curriculum planning, and driving improvements in student attainment and engagement in languages.Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the MFL department, including staff development and performance Planning and delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum in French and Spanish Monitoring student progress and implementing effective intervention strategies Promoting a strong language-learning culture across the school Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities and initiatives What you'll need to succeed Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Proven experience teaching French and/or Spanish at secondary level (KS3-KS4 essential; KS5 desirable) Previous leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role Strong subject knowledge and passion for languages Ability to inspire both students and staff, drivin...